Carolina CIO ORBIE® Awards

Celebrating Technology Leadership and Excellence

The Carolina CIO ORBIE® Awards recognize the region’s most accomplished technology executives—CIOs who demonstrate exceptional leadership, deliver measurable impact, and position innovation as a strategic advantage. As a premier technology leadership award, this program highlights individuals who empower teams, drive transformation, and foster lasting organizational success.

The Carolina CIO ORBIE® Awards will take place on September 10, 2026, at The Westin Charlotte, bringing together leading voices from across the regional technology community. Finalists and winners are selected through a rigorous, peer-led process that reflects excellence in enterprise technology leadership and innovation.

More than a recognition program, the CIO ORBIE Awards event is a dynamic gathering of top business technology leaders, designed to celebrate achievement, strengthen peer connections, and underscore the critical role of CIOs in shaping modern business strategy and digital transformation.